Bike Ankle Boots - Thoughts Please

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[quote author=noggythenog link=topic=12457.msg139382#msg139382 date=1396699329]

Ok just a pic as a n example but who knows what the sticky out bits on the back of boots are for?????

Full length plus some of these stunt boots have them.

Here's my theory :rolleyes .....they protrude out the back creating a high spot so that if you're sliding on your back then the high spot wears down instead of your calf muscle?????

But could they also not catch on the road & try to rip your foot off????

If you're going down the road on your back, your legs tend to ragdoll, and lightly bounce after you.

I'm guessing it's more for looks, and maybe a minute aerodynamic advantage on super sports. It could also be impact resistant (as if you're ever going to hit the deck calf first...).
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Can't imagine anything of mine bouncing lightly
  I'd see ankle boots as for short easy going journeys like  to the shops